Huntsville Speedway’s 60th anniversary and iconic past

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you're a sports fan, or like history, a big event is happening Saturday, September 14th in Huntsville at a historical landmark. It's the Huntsville Speedway's Diamond Anniversary.

Members of the Huntsville City Council are honoring the owners of the Huntsville Speedway while celebrating the 60th anniversary of the landmark.

We talked with the owners and there have been some very popular NASCAR drivers who have taken the track.

“We have a lot of local drivers down here who have won multiple championships, but the ones that really get recognized is the NASCAR championship drivers as far as Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Red Farmer, Darrell Waltrip, Sterling Marlin, gosh, it just goes on and on,” said speedway owner Robbie Edger.